We, the employees of the Village of DeForest, believe that our primary mission is to maintain and enhance the quality of life for our citizens based on the rights granted by the Constitution.

We see ourselves as an important resource in partnership with the community, a partnership continually reaching for high standards, dedicated to ensuring that the village is a premier municipality.

We pledge ourselves to the following principles and values in pursuit of this mission:

· Service: to the community, promoting openness and access to government.

· Professionalism: based on honesty, integrity, loyalty and an awareness of basic human values in our response to every individual.

· Cooperation: with the community we serve, making their goals, values, needs and priorities our own.

· Innovation: in thought and action, recognizing and responding to current and future needs.

· Commitment: to a work environment that encourages each of us to reach our highest potential.

· Teamwork: to foster a sense of cooperation among all, recognizing that honest and reliable sharing of information is vital.